Clearview National February 2015 - Issue 159 | Page 60
hardware&security
Fitting
solutions
for safety
and
security
»»Security hardware solutions
have been a long-standing mainstay of Carl
F Groupco’s hardware portfolio. In at report
prepared for Clearview, the established
distributor of fittings to the door and window
industries provides an overview of the
products it supplies that tick all the right boxes
for safety and security.
Own Brand Innovation
As one of the leading UK hardware
suppliers, Carl F Groupco has pioneered a
number of own brand products alongside
market leading hardware solutions from
renowned manufacturers.
The CFGLock+ was launched in November
2013. The Cable Restrictor, which meets CE
test standards, is designed to increase safety by
restricting the opening of a window to reduce
the risk of accidental falls. A key lockable
variant is supplied as standard, with a push
button option available to order.
Another Carl F Groupco own brand line is
the CFG3* cylinder. The Kitemarked, Secured
by Design product provides complete 3 Star
accreditation to achieve TS 007 and PAS
24 for security – as a result, the cylinder can
be used with any standard handle and still
achieve TS 007. The product supports Carl F
Groupco’s established, standard CFG Profile
cylinder.
Flagship Favourites
Manufacturers such as FUHR are
established providers of standard, secure
locking systems to Carl F Groupco. The
German manufacturer with a strong
reputation for robust, reliable and innovative
solutions offers high quality products that
have a long history of meeting security
requirements.
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CE marked emergency exit gearing from
FUHR, supplied by Carl F Groupco
The ‘856’ Type 3 PAS 24 and Secured by
Design lever operated door lock for single
hinged and French residential doors is one of
the most popular FUHR products distributed
by Carl F Groupco. The Type 3 product,
that is a firm favourite with Carl F Groupco’s
customers, meets a need for secure locking.
FUHR also addresses safety issues with an
emergency exit and panic door hardware range
for PVC, timber and aluminium profiles. The
CE marked 870 and 871 multipoint locking
systems have been designed to meet the
stringent requirements of EN1125 (for panic
exit) and EN179 (for emergency exit) when
fitted as part of the approved hardware set. To
comply with relevant safety standards, the 870
and 871 must be fitted with the tested CES
free movement cylinder and the FUHR panic
bar, both available from Carl F Groupco.
The 870 is a key operated lock with optional
fixed knob handle to allow outside access. The
871 lever operated lock also from FUHR is
suitable for doors that are in regular use, can
be fitted with an external lever to allow access
from outside and can then be locked to secure
the door when access isn’t required. From the
inside, both the 870 and 871 can be opened
at any time to provide an emergency or panic
exit, with options for outside access.
Slave locking is also available for this
range: running behind the false mullion,
it can be used alongside either the 870 or
871, depending on requirements. Shootbolt
extensions are added to the centre section
providing security on the slave leaf.
Long-standing Lines
Other long-term hardware favourites
supplied by Carl F Groupco, that are popular
for meeting safety and security requirements,
include the Caldwell folding opener series
which gives secure, controlled opening for
low and high level windows. Figures confirm
that the folding openers have sold well, even
through the challenging recessionary periods,
particularly to the education sector, with peak
sales identified immediately prior to school
holidays. Safety benefits provided as a result
of the opener’s ability to restrict openings are
seen as a large part of the product’s appeal.
Other markets supported include those sectors
that seek particular safety assurances such
as hospitals, offices, sheltered housing and
hotels.
Carl F Groupco reports that safety and
security have been a prime requirement for
selection of its hardware portfolio throughout
its history. In partnership with leading
manufacturers, and through investment in
own brand ranges, these issues will continue
to be supported by the established fittings
supplier with high quality, innovative, value
for money solutions.
For more information,
contact [email protected]
www.carlfgroupco.co.uk